Independent Authority Against Corruption

Summary

The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) is established by the Law on Anti-Corruption (2006, as amended). The IAAC Chair is appointed jointly by the President, the Speaker of the State Great Khural, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for a six-year term; members of the governing board are similarly jointly appointed, ensuring no single branch controls appointments. The IAAC has statutory authority to investigate any public official for corruption, bribery, or abuse of office, including police officers and prison staff. It holds full evidence access: the Law on Anti-Corruption grants the IAAC the right to obtain any government documents, financial records, and electronic data relevant to an investigation, and it may compel witness testimony and issue investigative orders. Corruption cases are referred to the Prosecutor General for prosecution; the IAAC does not itself impose criminal sanctions or administrative discipline. It publishes annual reports to Parliament. The IAAC has no specific use-of-force investigative mandate and does not act as a civilian oversight body; its subject domain over LE is limited to anti-corruption investigations.